Daniel Long
Daniel is a passionate writer who has travelled extensively around the world and Australia. He has written across a number of broad subjects (including food and dining) while working as an online journalist for a health related website in Sydney. He graduated with a degree in Communications and Business from Macquarie University.
Daniel has worked at several technology and internet companies, giving him valuable business and technical experience that he brings to PC Authority. He understands the needs of the everyday consumer and what excites the general public. Always on the lookout for the latest gadgets, he’s a keen futurist always looking towards the next 'big thing' as well as the latest in science and research from around the world. However, he cautions the need to balance our technological fascination with a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
"The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.
~Karl Marx
Recent articles for Daniel Long
News
Engin reportedly planning Naked DSL service
by Daniel Long
After facing two straight years of financial losses, VOIP provider Engin are reportedly gearing up to launch Naked DSL, in a last ditch effort to attract customers.
Aug 6, 2008
News
Mio gets Moov-ing with its new GPS range
by Daniel Long
We got an exclusive look at the latest Mio Moov range, and things are looking really good for Mio. New features include 3D-landmarks, live POI data, Navtech mapping, TMC traffic updates and accident black spot warnings.
Aug 6, 2008
News
Internode gives ADSL customers free speed upgrade
by Daniel Long
Internode are giving their customers a very early Christmas present – a free speed upgrade and double the download quota for 1500k ADSL plans. But will it be enough?
Aug 5, 2008
First Look: Samsung U900T, adapt to touch
by Daniel Long
It seems every phone these days is marked as a ‘touch’ responsive handset, but few live up to the hype. The U900 packs its fair share of features, works well and ultimately does the job.
Aug 4, 2008
Feature
Old School Ultraportables: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
by Daniel Long
Can’t decide between an Eee and a Wind? A Mini note or an Aspire One? Believe it or not, there’s a bunch of old school smaller laptops that may do the job for less money. We took a look at 7 old school ultraportables.
Aug 1, 2008
News
Dual GPS does driving and off road hiking
by Daniel Long
A long last: a waterproof GPS from Garmin that will allow you to take it boating, camping, hiking, and driving without changing devices.
Jul 23, 2008
News
Is the Eee PC 1000H overpriced?
by Daniel Long
The Eee PC1000H grows an inch, packs twice the battery power of its predecessor and might finally have a keyboard worth typing on. But is $699 too much to pay?
Jul 21, 2008